Quiz about Matter and Energy

Question 1

Students are measuring the mass of a small marine fossil. Which of the following science tools would they use?

Accepted Answer

triple beam balance

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graduated cylinder

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thermometer

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microscope

Question 2

The following items are placed in a bucket. Which will demonstrate the lowest density when the bucket is filled with water?

Accepted Answer

wooden block

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hammer

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penny

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spoon

Question 3

Logan is testing different materials to see if they conduct electricity. Which of these is the best conductor of electricity?

Accepted Answer

copper penny

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plastic bottle

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wooden spoon

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glass rod

Question 4

This state of matter does not have a definite shape or size

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gas

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solid

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liquid

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milk

Question 5

You can measure ____________ with grams.

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mass

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conductivity

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volume

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melting point

Question 6

Liquid matter takes the shape of ___________.

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it's container

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a gas

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a pet

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water

Question 7

Water in its solid form is ________

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ice

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a vapor

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a liquid

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boiling

Question 8

The amount of matter something contains is its _____

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mass

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gas

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weight

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solid

Question 9

Solids have a definite ___________.

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shape

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smell

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picture

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sound

Question 10

This is a picture of oil and water. Why does the oil float on top of the water?

Accepted Answer

The oil is less dense than the water so it floats on top of the water.

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The water is less dense than the oil so it floats on top of the oil.

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The oil is more dense than the water so it sinks.

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The oil is less dense than the water so it sinks.

Question 11

A teacher wears protective gloves to lift a metal pan filled with boiling water from a hot plate. Why are the protective gloves necessary?

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The metal pan conducts thermal energy.

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The metal pan creates thermal energy.

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the metal pan insulates thermal energy.

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The metal pan reduces thermal energy.

Question 12

What describes the ability of a solid to dissolve in water?

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solubility

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melt

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dissapear

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evaporate

Question 13

Which type of objects would float?

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Those less dense than water

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Those heavier than water

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Those with the same density as water

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Those that are only made of gas

Question 14

In an activity, 20 grams of salt are dissolved in 70 grams of pure water. The water is then heated on a hot plate. When the water evaporates completely, how much salt will be left?

Accepted Answer

20 grams

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0 grams

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18 grams

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22 grams

Question 15

A student has puts 4 objects in a bucket filled with water. The objects are listed above. Which two objects are most likely less dense than water?

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wood block and plastic ball

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Wood block and metal paper clip

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plastic ball and glass marble

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metal paper clip and glass marble

Question 16

A science class tested three properties of different materials. They wanted to know whether the items were conductors of electricity and heat and whether their items were flexible? Which material would be best to use to insulate electrical wires?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Wood

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Copper

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Steel

Question 17

Explain what is happening in the picture.

Accepted Answer

Light is refracted.

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Light is reflected.

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Light is absorbed.

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Light is diffused.

Question 18

_________________ is the change in direction of light waves as the waves pass from the air into water. The light appears to bend.

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Defraction

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Mirror Image

Question 19

When a powdered drink mix was added to water, the liquid turned orange. A student decided the taste was too strong, so he poured out half of the liquid and added more water. Which of the following most likely occurred when more water was added?

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The orange color became lighter.

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The physical state changed.

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The liquid had a sweeter taste.

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None of the above

Question 20

A group of students built the circuit shown below. The light bulb does not glow. Which statement explains this observation?

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The light bulb is not part of a complete circuit.

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The bell uses most of the energy from the battery.

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The battery is not charged.

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The circuit does not have a switch.

Question 21

When light bends it is called_________.

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refraction

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broken

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benzene

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reflection

Question 22

Describe what happens when light strikes a dark, non-shiny surface.

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Light is absorbed by the surface.

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Light is reflected outward.

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Light is refracted as it passes through.

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Light is bent around the object.

Question 23

Matter and Energy

Accepted Answer

A) Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy due to position.

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B) Kinetic energy is stored energy due to position, while potential energy is the energy of motion.

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C) Both kinetic and potential energy are forms of energy that can only be found in living organisms.

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D) Kinetic energy and potential energy are unrelated and cannot be converted into each other.

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